It's the 9th and final episode in the 2025 Global Leadership Summit Recap Series on Stories from the River! This week, Katrina Batchelor, Associate Manager of Retail Operations for the South and West Regions, and Meagan Guzman, Associate Director of People Operations, reflect on Bradley Rapier's dynamic session at the Summit.

Bradley Rapier—renowned choreographer, Emmy winner, and founder of the Groovaloos—brought incredible energy and inspiration through his "Groove Theory" and the concept of stepping into the circle. This powerful metaphor challenges leaders to embrace courage, vulnerability, and the boldness to use their voices.

Katrina and Meagan share how Bradley's message personally resonated with them, sparking insights about stepping out of comfort zones, embracing mistakes as part of growth, and encouraging bravery within the Broad River Retail community.

The conversation highlights:
- Why courage and vulnerability are essential for leadership growth
- How creating a supportive environment empowers Memory Makers to collaborate and share ideas
- The importance of "mining for the gold" within each individual
- Practical ways to overcome self-doubt and lead authentically

This episode is a reminder that leadership is a continual journey—one where every Memory Maker has the opportunity to step into the circle, grow in confidence, and inspire others to do the same.

Additional Resources: 

Bradley Rapier - https://www.bradleyrapier.com  

Connect with Bradley Rapier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-rapier/  

Bradley Rapier on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bradleyrapier/?hl=en  

The Groovaloos - http://www.groovaloos.com/groovaloos/HOME.html  

The Groovaloos on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/groovaloos/?hl=en  

Watch the other episodes in the GLS 25 Recap series:

Consistency Over Charisma: Takeaways from Craig Groeschel's Opening Keynote at the 2025 Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/cwNiyzyD-go      

Unlocking Potential and Conquering Goals: Takeaways from Jon Acuff's Closing Keynote at the Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/TxtGAFeenSo      

Live Life Like a Diversified Portfolio & More Insights from Thasunda Brown Duckett @ GLS25 - https://youtu.be/-qUowzD4-5M    

Less Really Is More: Takeaways from Juliet Funt's Tactics to Cut Clutter at GLS25 - https://youtu.be/aa7gHNA_Wao    

Leadership Lessons from Nick Saban: Process, Discipline, and Transformation at the Global Leadership Summit - https://youtu.be/P7ldcRfsQrg    

How Regenerative Performance Can Transform Work: Insights from Dr. James Hewitt's GLS Talk - https://youtu.be/rnMkFRvbqho  

How to Leave a Legacy that Matters: Reflections from John Maxwell's GLS Talk - https://youtu.be/kJ4h56zdFWY 

Fighting Drift and Finding Purpose: Reflections on Christine Caine's Powerful Message at GLS 25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhdkM-iFmTs  

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/002IfIE0RJQ 

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